Dr. Michael Mills is a board-certified periodontist in San Antonio with over 20 years of experience treating gum disease and placing dental implants. He completed advanced training at prestigious military medical centers and holds a master's degree in biomedical science, bringing deep scientific knowledge to his patient care. Dr. Mills is a retired Air Force Colonel who now serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center, and he's an expert in advanced surgical techniques including laser dentistry. He is actively accepting new patients and is committed to helping them achieve healthy gums and a confident smile.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Certificate in Periodontics - Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, 1980
DMD - University of Alabama in Birmingham, 1974
MS in Biomedical Science (Magna Cum Laude) - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1978
BS in Biology (Cum Laude) - University of Alabama, 1970
General Practice Residency (Designated Top Graduate) - Eglin USAF Regional Hospital, 1975

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology (1987)

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 08/04/2006

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Areas of Focus

Clinical periodonticsDental implantologyOsseous surgerySurgical anatomyPeriodontal regenerationPeriodontal intrabony defectsAlveolar ridge augmentation

Technology & Equipment

Laser dentistry (co-chair of AAP's 2017 BEC on LASERs)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Periodontology
American Board of Periodontology
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
Southwest Society of Periodontists
San Antonio District Dental Society
International College of Dentists

Awards & Recognition

Phi Beta Kappa - University of Alabama, 1970
Air Force Commendation Medal
US Army Achievement Medal
Air Force Meritorious Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Legion of Merit
UTHSCSA Dental School Teaching Excellence Award
UTHSCSA Omicron Kappa Upsilon
American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Periodontal Educator Award, 2015
AAP Periodontal R. Earl Robinson Regeneration Award, 2017
AAP Special Citation, 2018

Beyond the Office

Clinical Associate Professor - University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (since 2000)

Director and Chair of American Board of Periodontology (2003-2009)

Examiner and consultant for ABP (2010-2019)

Faculty member of LSU Perio Review Course

Periodontics Commissioner to Commission On Dental Accreditation (2014-2018)

Former Chairman and Program Director of United States Air Force Periodontics Residency (1993-2000)

Chief Consultant in Periodontics to USAF Surgeon General

Special Consultant to USAF Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services

Reviewer for 1996 World Workshop in Periodontics

Co-author of 33 scientific articles and 3 textbook chapters

Retired Colonel from 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force

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